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Probably left over from my days in high school, I still get a thrill planning the books to read for summer vacation. There’s something magical about uninterrupted time to read while my toes are buried deep in the sand and the waves are gently lapping at my legs. Knowing I can take a quick break for a salty dip and… Read More

I am so glad the weather has finally decided to stick to one season around here. The warm spring temperatures make me want to get outside more often, and eat fresh, so the meal plans over the next few weeks will definitely incorporate some grilling recipes and yummy salads! Hope you don’t mind. Ready for this week’s meal plan? Let’s… Read More

I am so happy with my rustic home office, y’all! The design & plans changed many times, and some decisions were made at the last minute, but it’s DONE. And it’s so pretty! A quick recap: I decided to participate in the One Room Challenge hosted twice annually by Calling It Home. I chose my home office to makeover and… Read More

Three more weeks. Three more weeks until school is out for the summer and we can just breathe for a minute. This is such a hectic time of the year, which makes me glad I’m doing these meal plans so even I don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner! Remember, you can get past weekly meal plans & shopping… Read More

Is it chaotic at your house right now? This is such a crazy time of year for us. We’re coming up on the end of yet another school year, and as soon as school gets out, my mom, daughter, and I are traveling to Europe for two weeks. (I’m so excited I can’t stand it!) But all the preparations make… Read More

Welcome back to my One Room Challenge! We’re only 2 weeks away from the “big reveal” and I still have a ton of work to do, but I’m loving the progress so far. I skipped Week 3 because I wanted to show you the desk my husband built for me, but it wasn’t quite ready yet. So I decided to… Read More

I swear I feel like she was in diapers yesterday, but the truth is, my daughter Marley hit that milestone moment recently. She’s a licensed driver! Here in Georgia, at the age of 15, teens can get a learner’s permit. We did a lot of work in anticipation for the “magic moment” where I handed her the keys to my… Read More

Can I be honest with you? Making these quick & easy meal plans with the printable shopping lists have been life-changing for me. I started making them for you, but I use them, too, and it makes grocery shopping & meal planning so much easier! YAY! Ready for another one? Me, too – let’s go! Each quick & easy meal… Read More

It’s Easter weekend, which means you’re either planning to cook a lot of food this weekend, or just do a lot of eating. The eating part makes me happy 🙂 But if you’re cooking a lot for Easter Sunday, you don’t want to spend the rest of the week in the kitchen, too. This Quick & Easy Meal Plan (Easter… Read More

I'm Kirsten & I'm happy you're here! Welcome to my home in the South, where the accents are sweet and the tea is sweeter. I share my love for creating and decorating with beautiful things, keeping organized, and blogging, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit! Read More…